Original Vetiver
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2004 | Year | 2020 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
C’est Toujours Agréable d’Être Attendu O.W.
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Which Should You Buy?
This is a clean, green, soapy vetiver that screams 'expensive Irish Spring'. It's a gorgeous scent profile for many, but its shocking lack of performance for most means it's often dismissed as not worth the Creed price tag.
A truly gorgeous, elegant citrus woody fragrance, but the performance is a travesty for the price. Prepare for disappointment unless you enjoy reapplying every hour.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 21% | 29% |
| Floral | 9% | 6% |
| Fruity | 3% | 3% |
| Green | 4% | 2% |
| Sweet | 11% | 12% |
| Warm | 10% | 17% |
| Woody | 21% | 21% |
| Earthy | 11% | 9% |
| Animalic | 25% | 15% |
| Fresh | 16% | 17% |
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Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its clean, fresh, and often subtle sillage makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear. The poor longevity reported by many makes it less ideal for occasions requiring a strong, lasting presence like formal events or dates, though its invigorating qualities still lend themselves well to casual and sport scenarios.
Seasons
Occasions
Its subtle nature and poor longevity make it suitable for office wear where it won't offend, and it's pleasant enough for casual outings if you don't mind reapplying. However, for a date or formal event, its lack of projection and short life make it a poor choice.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Amber, Musky accords and Musk, Ginger notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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